Photo courtesy of Reiff Funeral Home - Cascade
Jan 9, 1949 - Sep 2, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dave & Sue Kraus
September 07, 2025 | Cascade, IA
Sorry for Your loss *Dennis(& Faily/loved ones). May You all find comfort in the Years/memories You have shared over the Years. *a Resident here,that I Talk to often & has mentioned Him @ Times. RIP
Kim K.
September 06, 2025 | Dbq., IA | Friend
Thoughts and prayers go out to Roger's family and friends .
Roger was my neighbor for many years while I was in high school.
He would always stop and visit with great conversations.
This was many many years ago (more like 44 years ago) so I was shocked
when I ran into him at the Pizza Ranch in Monticello during my last trip to
Iowa. It was like time had frozen and there we were talking about old times.
Roger will be missed by many. RIP Ole friend.
Paul Fischer
September 05, 2025 | Northlake, TX | Friend
My sincere condolences to the family, friends and especially Denny. I am sorry for the loss of your brother. R.I.P. Roger
Janis Schrobilgen
September 05, 2025 | Dubuque, IA | Friend
Roger F. Bries, 76 , of Cascade Iowa, passed away with his daughter Jill by his side, on Wednesday, September 2, 2025 at Accura Healthcare in Cascade, Iowa after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Visitation for Roger will be held from 9 to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 8, 2025, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa, where services will be held at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Michael Schueller presiding. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery in Cascade, Iowa.
He was born January 9, 1949 in Dyersville, Iowa, son of Clarence and Rosemary (Berns) Bries. He was a graduate of Beckman Catholic High School in Dyersville, Iowa. Roger was employed by the City of Cascade’s maintenance department for over 30 years and retired in 2009. Roger had certifications in drinking water and wastewater operations and swimming pool management.
Roger was a hardworking, kind hearted man. He was an avid gardener and loved being able to share his vegetable produce with family, friends and neighbors. He would often mow and shovel snow with diligence and perfection for family and neighbors. He enjoyed fishing and biking. In recent years he showed his pride for the Cascade Community by being a dedicated carrier for the TH. Most of all he treasured the time he spent with family, especially following his grandchildren’s activities.
He was a member of St. Matthias Parish in Cascade, Iowa.
He is survived by three children, Karmen (Paul) Heim of Muscatine, IA, Jill Bries, and Michael (Katie) Bries both of Dubuque, IA; six grandchildren, Andrew, Ashton, Mya, Eli, Elliott and Quentin; four siblings, Linda (John) Kremer, Judy (Jim) Koppes-Betzner and Patti (Ed “Smiley”) Menster all of Cascade, IA and Dennis Bries of Dubuque, IA.
He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother-in-law, Chuck Koppes; and a nephew, Chris Gibbs.
An online video may be viewed and condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com
Roger's family would like to praise the kind and compassionate care he received throughout his illness including his home care nurse, Melissa Klinkhammer, Accura Care Center and the entire staff at Hospice of Dubuque. Also a special thanks to Sherry Kelchen, the MercyOne oncology team and Lynne Conlin.
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